Liberator Fascinator Throw - Regular Size, Merlot

The Liberator Fascinator Throw in merlot is a sex blanket for the wettest nights: heavy lube, massage oil and squirting. Its plush microvelvet surface is lined to soak up liquid, and an inner moisture barrier keeps your sheets and mattress dry underneath. The wine-red colour suits a romantic setting and, just as usefully, hides the marks that pale bedding would show.

Made with squirting in mind

Liberator names squirting as one of the main reasons people buy the Fascinator, and the layout makes sense for it. Fluid lands on an absorbent top layer instead of pooling on a sheet, and the barrier in the middle keeps it from soaking through to the mattress. For a partner who squirts a lot, fold the throw in half lengthwise and place it under the hips; two layers of absorbent fabric give a bigger margin. Keep a hand towel nearby for the inevitable splash beyond the edges.

Before the first use

The Brookstone listing for the Fascinator recommends washing it once or twice before the first use to increase absorbency. New microvelvet can repel liquid a little at first; a couple of washes relax the fibres so they drink it in faster. It's worth doing before a big night rather than discovering the difference halfway through.

How to lay out a sex blanket

Spread it over the made bed instead of tucking it under the fitted sheet. That way the barrier sits between the wet zone and your bedding, and you can lift it off in one piece afterwards. Put it down the centre of the mattress where hips will be, not across the pillows. If you're using a wedge, a ramp or a pillow under the hips, cover that first; propped hips direct fluid downward, toward the throw.

Placing it for different positions

Think about where fluid will land rather than where you'll lie. With one partner on top, the throw belongs under the lower partner's hips. From behind, centre it under the knees and hips of the person in front. For oral at the edge of the bed, pull it down so it hangs over the side; the drop is where most of the mess collects.

Discreet enough to leave out

Merlot reads as an ordinary velvet throw. Fold it over the end of the bed or the back of a chair and it looks like part of the room. It's equally easy to slip into a weekend bag, though the merlot travel size (53 × 36 in) packs smaller. For a king bed or two people who move around a lot, the Fascinator Lush Throw in merlot king size gives more room.

After a wet session

Gather the throw from the corners toward the middle, carry it to the machine, and wash it soon rather than leaving it in a hamper overnight. It's machine-washable; a cold wash with mild detergent is enough. Let it dry completely before folding, especially after heavy use, because the inner layer takes a little longer than the surface.

Specifications

• Brand: Liberator, Fascinator collection
• Size: Regular, 72 × 54 in (also King 80 × 76 in and Travel 53 × 36 in)
• Fabric: microvelvet, 100% polyester
• Liner: water barrier
• Care: machine-washable
• Colour: merlot

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